EW-7822UAD
Quick Installation Guide
11-2020 / v1.0
Contents
I. Product Information & Safety Information ............. 1
I-1. Package Contents ...................................................................... 2
I-2. System Requirement ................................................................. 2
I-3. Hardware Interface ................................................................... 3
I-4. LED Status .................................................................................. 3
II. Hardware Installation ............................................ 4
III. Driver Installation .................................................. 5
III-1. Windows .................................................................................... 5
III-2. MAC OS ...................................................................................... 7
IV. Uninstall A Driver ................................................. 11
IV-1. Windows .................................................................................. 11
IV-2. MAC OS .................................................................................... 13
V. Using The Adapter ............................................... 13
V-1. Windows .................................................................................. 13
V-2. Mac .......................................................................................... 14
VI. Disabling Network Adapters ................................ 16
VII. WPS Setup ........................................................... 16
I. Product Information & Safety Information
The EW-7822UAD is a dual-band 802.11ac USB adapter with the fastest USB
3.0 connectivity that supports MU-MIMO allows for greater Wi-Fi efficiency,
you can enjoy HD streaming, online gaming and surfing simultaneously,
without lag or buffering.
Please install the unit with the safety restrictions outlined below:
- Do not place the USB adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
- There are no user-serviceable parts inside the USB adapter. If you
experience problems with the USB adapter, please contact your dealer and
ask for help.
- The USB adapter is an electrical device, if it becomes wet for any reason,
stop using it immediately.
You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code:
https://www.edimax.com/download
(Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter model no.
“EW-7822UAD” into the search box to search for your product.)
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I-1. Package Contents
Quick Installation Guide
EW-7822UAD USB Adapter
I-2. System Requirement
• Windows 10
• Linux: Kernel 2.6.24 - 5.3 or above (support Fedora & Ubuntu only)
• MAC 10.7 or above
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I-3. Hardware Interface
No.
Description
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USB 3.0 Type A
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LED
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WPS Button
LED
LED Status
Description
WLAN
On
Wireless activity:
Transmitting or receiving data.
Off
No wireless activity.
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I-4. LED Status
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II. Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to install your Wi-Fi USB adapter,
1. Turn on your PC.
2. Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
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III. Driver Installation
Please follow the steps below to install the Windows and MAC driver,
III-1. Windows
1. Go to Edimax website (https://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/).
2. Enter model no. “EW-7822UAD” into the search box to search for your
product, and Go to Download, and download the driver.
3. Open the folder and double click to install the driver.
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